Teacher - Elementary School - Grades 3-5 (Apply directly with Sky View Academy - DO NOT apply with DCSD online)

Douglas County School District • Highlands Ranch, CO

110d • $1 - $75,000

About The Position

SkyView Academy is committed to preparing students to be life-long learners and honorable leaders of tomorrow. The SVA Elementary Teacher will provide classroom leadership and ensure the educational development of the students in elementary school. All teachers will be responsible for the adoption of the school's mission and vision as evidenced through thoughtful lesson planning aligned with the school's curriculum components (i.e. Core Knowledge). In addition, teachers will show a commitment to furthering their own professional development and building relationships with families.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education.
• Elementary License Endorsement.
• Highly Qualified.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of technology.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing the Core Knowledge Sequence.
• Passion for working in a whole-school culture that provides an appropriate structure for grades preschool-12.
• Precise, persuasive, and effective interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Entrepreneurial attitude with solid decision-making skills.
• Accountable for their own actions and decisions, as well as comfortable holding others accountable for theirs.
• Dedication to being a respectable leader and role model at the school and within the community.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support implementation of the SVA mission, model the tone and culture of the school, and accept accountability for student achievement.
• Communicate proactively with other staff, students, and parents.
• Participate in school-wide professional development as well as continuing education.
• Supervise students on campus before and after school; assist with carpool, monitor students during lunch, passing periods, and other activities, and discipline students according to established guidelines.
• Build and maintain strong personal relationships with parents, teachers, students, and community partners.
• Ensure new families are well-oriented to SVA expectations and school culture.
• Work with parents to heighten their involvement in the education of their students.
• Establish clear and age-appropriate expectations for behavior and disciplinary action.
• Be involved in the daily life of students through assemblies, recess, lunch, and special projects and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, PERA.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Critical illness and accident voluntary insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree